Postpartum Lunch

A large part of postpartum recovery is just that….recovery. We can’t recover, from anything, without appropriate nutrient intake. As a nutritionist, I have SO many quick, nutrient packed meals that I can’t wait to share. My first and most favorite quick lunch is a turkey wrap. This lunch has all the good fats, protein and carbs needed for recovery and keeping blood sugar stable. This, in turn, can help keep your mood stable, help you make enough milk if you’re breastfeeding and make this time with your new baby enjoyable.

Ingredients:

Almond flour/Wheat flour wrap, Turkey slices (Organic when possible) without added carrageenan, mayo or sandwich spread of choice, either pre-packaged or freshly shred cabbage slaw. Can add slice of cheddar cheese if you can tolerate dairy. 1 small avocado. Italian dressing (organic oils where possible)

Directions:

Warm up tortilla either in the microwave for 15 seconds or on your gas stove top for 3-5 seconds (just to get it pliable). Don’t turn your back on your tortilla during this time or you will not like the results! Cut the avocado in half lengthwise and put half in the fridge in closed container to use ASAP. Peel the remaining half and cut into slices. Put mayo or sandwich spread on tortilla, add 1-2 slices turkey, cheese if you’re using dairy, slaw and a drizzle of dressing. Top everything with a few slices of avocado. Eat wrap like a taco. Voila! If this didn’t make you hungry I might have done something wrong! Come back next week for a new yummy postpartum recipe